Senior Manager, Project Manager - Biologics

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Summary: The Senior Manager, Project Management will manage and/or support the aspects of initiating, planning, and executing complex, multi-disciplinary projects throughout Devens Biologics. With a breadth of hands-on project management experience in the Pharma/Biotech regulated environments, the Project Manager is expected to manage this critical initiative in support of specific site goals & objectives. The Project Manager will be responsible for using Devens PMO best practices, tools & templates and will be proficient in PMI program management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines. The successful candidate must have a proven record of extensive professional experience and the drive to steer internal partners to efficient delivery of the program and projects on time & within budget.  This role will report to the Associate Director, Project Management Office (PMO) and Business Operations.

• Understand the business strategy and business process areas and ensure that these are best aligned.
• Identify appropriate technical solutions for business needs in partnership with the process owners and agreed suppliers, aligned to the Site Business Strategy.
• Partners with Devens Biologics Operations Leadership Team members and project sponsor(s) to ensure successful delivery of projects. Schedules governance / steering committee meetings for program team(s), prepares meeting materials with/for lead as requested, facilitates team meetings as needed, and documents actions & decisions during project team meetings.
• Apply project management expertise across the portfolio for project workstreams, managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Define project scope / goals / deliverables / budget / timeline.
• Develops Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project plans and Agile Sprint planning with Project Sponsor, Workstream Leads & team members.
• Manages WBS in a Project Portfolio Management system (OnePlan) and/or MS-Project. Sequences WBS activities, facilities discussion with project team to estimate activity resources and durations.
• Facilitates resource planning for program teams throughout the lifecycle of the initiative.
• Develop critical path analyses to understand risks and opportunities within project timelines.
• Monitor project performance and progress, specifically to assure successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Identify potential risks in the program and conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and develop & implement risk mitigation plans and strategies.
• Maintain program budgets and meet budgetary objectives by adjusting project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Create and communicate project plans and manage dependencies, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manages project schedules, including reconciling completed/not completed activities and proactively communicates upcoming activities to Steering Committee & Workstream Leads.
• Use Change Management methods to mitigate barriers to improvement efforts.
• Aligns with Associate Director of PMO to take action(s) to drive performance of cross-functional teams. Appropriately escalates concerns to Associate Director or recommend escalation to Site Leadership Team.
• Identify, handle, and resolve project-related issues and risks by developing specific action / risk mitigation /contingency plans and escalating early to Digital Transformation Program Leader when necessary.
• Prepare and present the business cases and communicate status for the assigned projects to the Leadership Team and/or Steering Committee(s). Clearly and concisely frames discussion topics to senior leaders to drive decisions.
• Monitor execution and quality to customer / stakeholder / sponsor standards.
• Independently leads large cross-functional project(s).
• Evaluate and assess the project outcome.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications ​

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in leading Cross-Functional Projects and managing SME & technical professionals.
• Competence in Project Management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Solid analytical skills, problem solving and financial acumen.
• Exceptional communication skills including ability to take an independent stance when interfacing with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Good facilitation, change management and interpersonal skills required. Expertise in conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated focus on being able to translate data and metrics into predictable, value-add business insight.
• Ability to translate business requirements into viable solutions.
• Knowledge of performance measurement tools and metrics.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and meeting tight deadlines in the matrix environment.
• Expertise in conflict resolution
• Demonstrate a high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from senior management.
• Highly motivated, highly organized, passionate self-starter: detail-oriented and operationally focused.
• Ability to understand project details but keep the overall “big picture” view of projects, priorities, and strategies.
• Successful experience working with cross-functional teams from Manufacturing, Quality, Site Engineering, MS&T, Digital Plant (IT), Finance, Operational Excellence, Biologics Development and Cell Therapy.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree of Science/Engineering/Business required; Advanced degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 8 years program / project management in GxP Biopharmaceutical environment with strong experience with production and/or manufacturing operations, documented by a solid history of functional accomplishments and a proven track record.
• Understanding of GMP and FDA regulatory requirements correlating to biologics.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Agile / Scrum Master certification and Change Management Certification is a plus.
• Knowledge and previous work experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications- SharePoint, Project, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Word, OneNote, Publisher. 

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Devens - MA - US: $135,200 - $163,832


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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